Our Agile & Scrum Courses

Training is critical for a successful Agile implementation. We specialize in Agile training for the novice through the expert.

Foundational and Certification Courses

Agile Project Management with Scrum

Our most popular training covering the Agile framework, Scrum. It also prepares participants for the CAPe-SM and CAPe-PO certifications or for the PSM I and PSPO 1 certification from Scrum.org. More...

Scrum Master Certification Training

This two-day course covers the key components of Scrum and provides in-depth training on the role of the Scrum Master. More…

Product Owner and User Story Training

This two-day course will Product Owners with a thorough introduction to Scrum and training on User Stories and the Agile product lifecycle. More…

Scrum for Teams

This one-day Scrum Team Training is intended for anyone interested in learning the core principles of Scrum. More…

Agile for Executives

The 1/2-day Agile for Executives training provides an understanding of what is needed at the management level to achieve the best business results and fastest ROI with Agile. More…

Scaling Agile

Scrum is great when you have a single team, but what about when you have multiple teams working on the same product? This is called "Scaling Agile" to large projects. More…

DevOps for Agile Teams

This training will cover the best practices to ensure collaboration between the Development and Operations Teams. More…

Achieving Agility: How to implement Agile in your organization

Interested in implementing Agile but not sure what the next steps are? This three-day course reviews Scrum and other Agile approaches. More…

All About Agile™ PMI-ACP^® Preparation Course

This highly sought-after class is designed specifically to help you pass the PMI-ACP certification examination. More…

Kanban for Software Development Teams

Not every organization is suited for Scrum. This two-day training will help prepare you to implement Kanban for your organization. More…

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Why do some Agile Transformation teams succeed while others fail or fade? The Five Dysfunctions of a Team workshop, based on the book and licensed material from Patrick Lencioni, address why some Agile Transformation teams produce effective change, and some do not. More…

Value Stream Mapping

Get back to the basics of Value Stream Mapping. Map your current flow. Identify and remove waste. Create value-added improvements. Manage via kanban flow. These are not new concepts, but have been lost in the advent of other's approach to value stream mapping. Our new course will show you the way. More…

Advanced Courses (One year of Agile experience recommended)

Interested in delivering the training yourself or becoming an Agile Trainer? We also license our courses.

The Liberation of Remote Work: Why I’ll Never Go Back to the Office Full Time

by Daniel Tousignant | August 8, 2023 | Agile | 0 Comments

Working from home has irreversibly changed me. The very thought of returning to the routine of a full-time office job feels antiquated, almost absurd. It’s been four continuous years of remote work for me, and I’ve embraced every second of it. While I occasionally...

The Overlooked Agile Topic: Psychological Safety

by Daniel Tousignant | March 27, 2023 | Agile | 0 Comments

Psychological safety is an essential aspect of Agile teams that is often overlooked, despite its significant impact on team performance and collaboration. This concept involves creating an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their ideas, asking...

Why Companies Struggle to Embrace the Lean Startup Approach (and How to Overcome It)

by Daniel Tousignant | January 24, 2023 | Agile | 0 Comments

You've probably heard of Eric Ries' groundbreaking book, "The Lean Startup." The methodology has revolutionized the way many entrepreneurs and businesses approach product development and innovation. But, despite its proven success, some companies still struggle to...

Why Agile Implementations Fail

by Daniel Tousignant | September 21, 2022 | Agile, Scrum | 0 Comments

Have you ever wondered why some companies fail when trying to implement agile methodologies? Well, let me tell you, there are a few reasons. First of all, if management isn't fully on board with the cultural shift that agile requires, the teams are going to struggle....

Applying the Stacey Model: When is Agile the Right Fit for your Project?

by Daniel Tousignant | May 21, 2022 | Agile | 0 Comments

The Stacey model is a framework developed by Ralph Stacey that categorizes complex problems into four domains: simple, complicated, complex, and chaotic. The model considers the degree of certainty of the problem and the level of agreement on what needs to be done....

Waterfall is not always bad

by Daniel Tousignant | March 1, 2021 | Agile, Scrum | 0 Comments

#agilecoachingtip Waterfall is not always bad! Some projects are inherently phased-based. One recent example was a vendor selection project that I was asked to assess. It was being mismanaged using Scrum. I could list a hundred different examples like that. Can you...

2020 Scrum Guide Changes and Observations

by Daniel Tousignant | January 12, 2021 | Agile | 0 Comments

The following video addresses my interpretation of the 2020 Scrum Guide changes and their impact both to those currently studying for the PSM I or PSPO I exams and for those who want to understand what these changes mean to their current implementation of...

The king is dead! Long live the king!

by Daniel Tousignant | September 1, 2019 | Agile | 0 Comments

I watch every few years as someone tries to crown a new king. You know what? Agile is dead, but it is also alive and well.

Agile Consulting Manifesto

by Daniel Tousignant | April 7, 2019 | Agile | 1 Comment

My Agile Consulting Manifesto. While delivering successful software development projects for over 20 years and seeing the profession that I am so passionate about become damaged by misinformation, framework saturation and a complete loss of credibility, I have come to...

I may be stating the obvious—you can’t be Agile without being Lean.

by Daniel Tousignant | August 21, 2018 | Agile, Lean | 0 Comments

In the Agile Practice Guide published by PMI® and the Agile Alliance®, there is the Venn diagram shown above. It is a simple yet useful visual that most of us long-toothed Agile practitioners clearly understand. Unfortunately, I am finding through my training...

About the Instructor, Dan Tousignant, CSP, PSM, PMP, PMI-ACP

Dan is a lifelong project manager and trainer with extensive experience in managing software development projects. Based upon this experience, he has adopted Agile as the primary approach for developing and implementing software. Though the role of the professional project manager is changing dramatically through these approaches, Dan coaches organizations on how to transition project teams and leadership to an Agile environment.

Dan has over 20 years of experience providing world class project management for strategic projects, direct P& L experience managing up to 50 million dollar software development project budgets, experience managing multi-million dollar outsourced software development efforts and strong, demonstrated, results-driven leadership skills including ability to communicate a clear vision, build strong teams, and drive necessary change within organizations. With extensive experience providing coaching and training across industries and the ability to manage relationships at the executive level, Dan knows what it takes to succeed.

Dan holds a Bachelor of Science majoring in Industrial Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and is a Certified Project Management Professional, Professional Scrum Master, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, Certified Scrum Product Owner, and Certified Professional Scrum Developer.